This autobiography chonicles the life, loves and trials of a British businessman from early boyhood during World War II to retirement as a senior manager at Marks & Spencer. Surviving a tough childhood during The Blitz, Reg Clark became a happily married man with four children while rising steadily through the ranks in his chosen profession. A life of give and take, great sadness and happiness, here is an accurate glimpse of a 20th Century man coping with the stresses of marriage, a career, family life, health crises and the challenge of aging gracefully. Whilst at times smooth and tranquil, the "shallow waters" crossed in the course of his life were often treacherous and difficult to navigate. Yet Reg did so heroically and industriously, with an inherent sense of integrity and fairness - extended even to those who wronged him.